City of Hamilton, Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Housing Services Division
Ontario Renovates Programs
- Description
Offers assistance to homeowners as a 10 year forgivable loan (up to $25,000) to assist with the cost of certain work required to the home.
Homeowner Ontario Renovates offers financial assistance to low-income households who own and occupy substandard housing to enable them to repair their dwellings to a minimum level of health and safety.
Person with Disabilities Ontario Renovates offers financial assistance to low income households occupied by persons with disabilities who require special modifications to improve accessibility to their residence.
- Eligibility
- Homeowners may apply if the value of their house is below a certain value and if their household income is at or below certain levels that are based on the number of people in the household. Eligibility is limited to properties in need of major repair in one or more of the following categories: Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Fire Safety. See website for specific program criteria.
- Application Process
- Review eligibility requirements and complete the Ontario Renovates Program Application (found on website), including all supporting documentation. Completed application packages can be submitted by email, mail, or in person.
- Documents Required
- Documents outlined in application form.
- Office
- 905-546-2424 x2758
- Fax
- 905-546-3271
- Web Site
- https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/housing-shelter/supported-housing/ontario-renovates-programs
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 350 King St E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Y3
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Updated On
- December 8, 2025
- Last Verified On
- December 8, 2025
- Address
- 350 King St E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Y3Office of the Housing Services Division of the City of Hamilton.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pmMon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
